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Scraptastic Market Bag Worsted weight cotton leftovers. Wavy Circles & Stripes Scrapghan Waves of color and motifs.

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Crochenit Patches Use up all those scraps to make this patchwork afghan. Bicolored Crochenit Patches Use only two colors of yarn for a more modern look to this patchwork pattern. Granny's Cool Spools Cool color changes.

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Rag Rug Fabric scraps and crochet.

SIGNS OF SPRING Pansy Doily Beautiful blooms.

Easter Egg Stiffened cotton crochet. Happy Hat Crochet and embroidery.

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Easter Doily & Coaster Easter egg colors.

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Egg Swag Crochet an array of softly colored eggs.

Log Cabin Scrapghan Use up those scraps!

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Peekaboo Yo-yos Baby Blanket Yo yos and granny squares. Tulip Baby Set Floral trimmed blankie and bonnet.

12 Timeless Treasures Scrap Quilting in Single Crochet

14 Editor’s Design Half-Square Granny

16 Crochet Connections 17 Back Talk! 18 Easy, Fast, Fun! Duck Feet

21 Meet the Designer Mary Beth Temple— Off the Hook Designs

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Buyer’s Buyer’s Guide Last Stitch Stitch Guide Design Directory

Shell Shell Ripple perfection to wear.

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Winner’s Circle Granny Shawl

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Just Threads Scraps Bag

10 Touch of Style Ethnic Mix

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Many years of living on a farm taught me the value of letting nothing go to waste. Pieces of yarn seemingly too short to save can make the most glorious afghans! This issue is largely devoted to the scraps we all have kept, thinking that just the right pattern would come along some day to help us use them up. April, come she will, brings not one, but several wonderful scrap projects. In Just Threads, Agnes Russell, takes leftovers and makes a spunky buttoned bag. Mary Beth Temple finds a way to use up all those dishcloth-making cottons—crocheting them together in her Scraptastic Market Bag, perfect for saving trees while shopping. Wanda Jane Mayhall shows us how to turn yard-sale linens into colorful and functional floor coverings—the cost of materials kept well within anyone’s budget. “Making do” has never been easier or more satisfying in our Crochet World! World!

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Simple granny squares squares can can use use scraps scraps or new new yarns yarns to make make a handy coverup.

Granny Shawl SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size smallmedium; changes for medium– large are in [ ]. FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Width: 27½ inches (small–medium) (medium–large) ] [32½ inches (medium–large)] Length: 27½ inches (small–medium) (medium–large)] [32½ inches (medium–large)] MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver

medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein #380 Windsor blue 5 [6] oz various scrap colors OR use 1 skein each of 3 different colors to make a tri-color shawl as on the following page • Size I/9/5.5mm [J/10/6mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE

Square = 5½ [6½] inches square

All Granny Granny Squares Squares are are worked worked with random coloration, with first 2 rounds worked with same color and rnd 5 always worked with Windsor blue.

PATTERN PA TTERN NOTES

GRANNY SQUARE

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Make 21.

Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of rounds counts as first double crochet throughout unless otherwise stated.

Rnd 1: With 1: With size I [J] hook and first color, ch 3, join 3, join (see Pattern Notes) Notes) in in first ch to form a ring, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), Notes), 2 dc in ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 4 corner ch-3 sps) Rnd 2: Sl 2: Sl st in corner ch-3 sp,

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ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same corner ch-3 sp, [ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch 1, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (24 dc) Rnd 3: Join 3: Join next color with sl st in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner ch-3 sp, [ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 corner sp] 3 times, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (36 dc)

Rnd 4: Join 4: Join next color with sl st in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner ch-3 sp, *[ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 1, sk next 3 dc**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 corner sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (48 dc)

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Rnd 5: Join 5: Join Windsor blue with sl st in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner ch-3 sp, *[ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, sk next 3 dc**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 corner sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd 3rd ch of beg beg ch-3. ch-3. Fasten off. (60 dc)

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Granny Shawl Square Placement Diagram

Meet the Winner

Shirley Syfrett Sometimes we receive an absolutely timeless design from a reader. reader. Such is the case with wi th this issue’s Winner’s Winner’s Circle design desi gn from Shirley Syfrett. Shirley has made many of these shawls and has donated them, along with other crocheted items, to nursing homes. This shawl is the perfect garment for someone confined to a wheelchair, and because it can be made using scraps, it is just right ri ght for anyone’s anyone’s budget. A little about Shirley in her own words: words: “I am 78 years old, and I have to use a scooter to get around, but I still do my house duties myself. In the cold weather, I sometimes need a sweater for comfort, but when I would wash dishes, the sleeves would often get wet, and the sweater would bunch up around my lower back area. I invented this design to avoid getting wet. This design is sinfully easy, but it really does the job. I hope other crocheters will enjoy my granny shawl as much as I do.” do.” Winner’s Win ner’s Circle is pleased ple ased to share Shirley’s design with Crochet World readers. readers.

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Just J ust Threads Threads Design by Agnes Russell

Scraps Bag SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE

Tote: Tote: 14 x 14 inches, inches, excluding excluding Tabs and handles Drawstring purse: 8 inches in circumference x 6¼ inches long, excluding drawstrings MATERIALS • J. & P. Coats Royale Classic Crochet

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size 10 crochet cotton (350 yds per ball): 2 balls #12 black (MC) J. & P. Coats Royale Fashion Crochet size 3 crochet cotton (150 yds per ball): 1 ball each #377 tan, #65 warm teal, #423 maize, #6 scarlett, #926 bridal white, #325 tangerine, #264 lime, #871 plum, #775 warm rose, #175 warm blue, #226 natural, #625 sage and #12 black Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 19mm black buttons: 11 9 x 9-inch black rattan handles Stitch markers

GAUGE

[1 sc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp] 5 times tim es = 1½ inches; 7 rnds = 1½ inches


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color black size 10 and size 3 contrasting color crochet cottons throughout. This is a great way to use up all those scraps because each two-round repeat of Tote requires only 13 yards each contrasting color. Select your favorite colors and work in the number of rounds with each color that you desire. Because this Tote buttons to handles, to launder, unbutton and launder la under.. When dry, dry, reattach reatta ch to handles. TOTE

Rnd 1 (RS): With (RS): With tan and MC (see Pattern Notes), Notes), ch 50, (sc, ch 1) 3 times in 2nd ch from hook, sk next ch, [sc in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch] 23 times, (sc, ch 1) 3 times in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch, sk next ch, [sc in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch] 23 times, join times, join (see Pattern Notes) in Notes) in first sc change color (see Stitch Guide) to Guide) to warm teal, turn. (52 sc) Rnd 2 (WS): Ch (WS): Ch 1, *[sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] 23 times, (sc, ch 1) twice in each of next 3 sc, rep from * once, join in beg sc, turn. (58 sc) Note: Place a stitch marker at beg and end of inc sections of the 6 sc on each end of Tote and move markers as work progresse progressess.

Rnd 3 (RS): Ch (RS): Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join in first first sc, sc, chang change e color color to to maize, turn.


Rnd 4: Ch 4: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] s p] around, except at the 6-sc marked at each end, (sc, ch 1) twice in each of next 6 sc on each end, join in beg sc, turn. (70 sc) Note: Place a stitch marker at beg and end of inc sections of the 12 sc on each end of Tote and move markers as work progresses.

Rnd 5: Ch 5: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join in first first sc, sc, chang change e color color to scarlett, turn. Rnd 6: Ch 6: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join in beg sc, turn. Rnd 7: Ch 7: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] s p] around, except at the 12-sc marked at each end, [sc in next sc, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) twice in next sc] 6 times, join in beg sc, change color to bridal white, turn. (82 sc) Rnd 8: Ch 8: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] s p] around, except at inc ends, (sc, ch 1) twice in center sc at each end, join in beg sc, turn. (84 sc) Rnd 9: Ch 9: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join in beg beg sc, sc, chang change e color color to tangerine, turn. Rnd 10: Ch 10: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join in beg beg sc, sc, turn. turn. Rnd 11: Rep 11: Rep rnd 9, change color to lime. Rnd 12: Rep 12: Rep rnd 10.

Multiple crochet cotton scraps mixed with black are easily worked into this buttoned-down bag.

Rnd 13: Rep 13: Rep rnd 9, change color to plum. Rnd 14: Rep 14: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 15: Rep 15: Rep rnd 9, change color to warm rose. Rnd 16: Rep 16: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 17: Rep 17: Rep rnd 9, change color to warm blue. Rnd 18: Rep 18: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 19: Rep 19: Rep rnd 9, change color to natural.

Rnds 20–24: Rep 20–24: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 25: Rep 25: Rep rnd 9, change color to tan. Rnd 26: Rep 26: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 27: Rep 27: Rep rnd 9, change color to warm teal. Rnd 28: Rep 28: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 29: Rep 29: Rep rnd 9, change color to maize.

Rnd 31: Rep 31: Rep rnd 9, change color scarlett. Rnd 32: Rep 32: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 33: Rep 33: Rep rnd 9, change color to bridal white. Rnd 34: Rep 34: Rep rnd 10. Rnd 35: Rep 35: Rep rnd 9, change color to tangerine. Rnd 36: Rep 36: Rep rnd 10.

Rnd 30: Rep 30: Rep rnd 10. Continued on page 54

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Touch of Style Design by Ann Regis for Coats & Clark

Ethnic Mix SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit 28–30-inch (X-small); changes for 32–34bust (X-small); (small) 36–38-inch bust inch bust (small) 36–38-inch (medium), (medium), 40–42-inch bust (large) and 44–46-inch bust (X-large) are in [ ]. FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 31 inches (X-small) (small), 38 inches [34 inches (small), (medium), (medium), 42 inches (large) and (large) and (X-large)] 46 inches (X-large)] MATERIALS • Red Heart Designer

Sport light (light worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/279 yds/85g per ball): 2 [2, 3, 3, 3] balls #3261 terra cotta 1 [1, 2, 2, 2] ball(s) #3620 celadon 1 [1, 1, 1, 1] ball #3515 lagoon • Sizes H/8/5mm, I/9/5.5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers GAUGE sz i hk: 15 dc = 4 inches;

7 dc rows = 4 inches


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Continued on page 52

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Timeless Treasures Designs by Jocelyn Sass

Scrap Quilting in Single Crochet SKILL LEVEL

Treasured quilt patterns are interpreted into these crocheted kitchen helpers.

CLASSIC FINISHED SIZES

Pot holder: 8¼ inches long x 9¼ inches wide Dishcloth: 9¼ inches long x 9¾ inches wide MATERIALS • Lily Sugar’n Cream

medium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 2½ oz/120 yds/71g; ombres: 2 oz/ 95 yds/56g per ball): 1 skein each #01317 hot purple and #02235 country side 1 oz #00004 ecru • Size G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE sz G hk: 4 sc = 1 inch; 5 sc rows = 1 inch

CLASSIC PATTERN PA TTERN NOTES

Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. POT HOLDER FRONT

Row 1: With 1: With size G hook and hot purple, ch 14, change color (see Stitch Guide) to Guide) to ecru, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 13 chs, change color to hot purple, sc in each rem ch

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across, change color to ecru in last st, turn. (28 sc) Rows 2–28: Following 2–28: Following chart, ch 1, sc in each sc across, change color as colors change, turn. (28 sc) At the the end end of row 28, change change color to country side, turn. Rnd 29: Now 29: Now working in rnds, ch 1, working in ends of rows


and in each sc, sc around outer edge of Front, working working 3 sc in each corner, join corner, join (see Pattern Notes) Notes) in in front lp (see Stitch Guide) of Guide) of first sc. (116 sc) TRIM

Rnd 30: Working 30: Working in front lp only, ch 2, 4 dc in same st, sk next st, sl st in next st, sk next st, [5 dc in next st, sk next st,

sl st in next st, sk next st] around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off. POT HOLDER BACK

Row 1: With 1: With size G hook and hot purple, ch 29, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn. (28 sc) Rows 2–28: Ch 2–28: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rnd 29: Now 29: Now working in rnds, ch 1, working in ends of rows and in each sc, sc around outer edge of Back, working 3 sc in each corner, join in beg sc. Do not fasten off . (116 sc) JOINING JOIN ING

Holding Front and Back with WS tog, matching sts and working in back lps (see Stitch Guide) of Guide) of both section, sl st in each st around, for hanging lp at corner, ch 20, sl st in same st at corner. Fasten off. DISHCLOTH

Row 1: With 1: With size H hook and hot purple, ch 14, change color (see Stitch Guide) to Guide) to ecru, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 13 chs, change color to hot purple, sc in each rem ch across, change color to ecru in last st, turn. (28 sc) Rows 2–28: Following 2–28: Following chart, ch 1, sc in each sc across, change color as colors change, turn. (28 sc) At the end of row row 28, change change color to country side, turn. Rnd 29: Now 29: Now working in rnds, ch 1, working in ends of rows and in each sc, sc around outer edge of Dishcloth, working 3 sc in each corner, do not join. join. (116 sc) Rnds 30–32: Sc 30–32: Sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each center corner sc of each corner, do not join. join. At the end of last last rnd, rnd, sl st in in next st, fasten off.

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CONTEMPORARY

CONTEMPORARY FINISHED SIZES p hld: 8¼ inches long x 9¼

PATTERN NOTES


inches wide Dhlh: 9¼ inches long x 9¾ inches wide

Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

MATERIALS • Lily Sugar’n Cream me -

POT HOLDER FRONT

Row 1: With 1: With size G hook and hot pink, ch 14, change color (see Stitch Guide) to Guide) to yellow, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 13 chs, change color to hot pink, sc in each rem ch across, change color to yellow in last st, turn. (28 sc) Rows 2–28: Following 2–28: Following chart, ch 1, sc in each sc across, change color as colors change, turn. (28 sc)

dium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 2½ oz/120 yds/71g; ombres: 2 oz/ 95 yds/56g per ball): 1 skein each #00010 yellow and #02741 playtime 1½ oz #01740 hot pink ½ oz #01628 hot orange • Size G/6/4mm and H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE sz G hk: 4 sc = 1 inch;

Continued on page 56

5 sc rows = 1 inch

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Editor’ Edit or’s s Design Design Design by Michele Maks

Half-Square Granny SKILL LEVEL

ch 3, 3 dc) in ring, ch 1, dc in ring, turn. (8 dc, 2 ch-1 sps, 1 corner ch-3 sp)

FINISHED SIZE

45 x 55 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Classic

medium (worsted) weight yarn (3½ oz/ 190 yds/99g per skein): 10 skeins #111 eggshell 4 skeins #336 warm brown 2 skeins each #633 dark sage, #631 light sage, #755 pale rose and #759 cameo rose • Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE

Half Square = 5 inches across straight edge; 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc = 2 inches

Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 4, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, turn. (14 dc, 4 ch-1 sps, 1 corner ch-3 sp) Row 3: Ch 3: Ch 4, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, turn. (20 dc, 6 ch-1 sps, 1 corner ch-3 sp) Row 4: Ch 4: Ch 4, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, [ch 1, sk next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, dc) in

next ch-1 sp. Fasten off. (26 dc, 8 ch-1 sps, 1 corner ch-3 sp) FINISHING

With eggshell, sew Half Squares tog following placement diagram. EDGING

Rnd 1: With 1: With RS facing, attach warm brown with sl st in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same corner ch-3 sp, sc evenly around outer edge, working 3 sc in each rem corner, join in first sc, turn. Rnd 2: Ch 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc), dc in each sc around, working 3 dc in each center corner sc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, do not turn. turn. Rnd 3: Ch 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, working 3 sc in each center corner dc, join in first sc. Fasten off. CW


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

COLOR KEY

Warm brown Dark sage Light sage Pale rose Cameo rose Eggshell

Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-1. HALF SQUARE

Make 99 eggshell, 27 warm brown, 18 each dark sage, light sage, pale rose and cameo rose. Row 1: Ch 1: Ch 3, join 3, join (see Pattern Notes) Notes) in in first ch to form a ring, ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), Notes), (3 dc,

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Half-Square Granny Placement Diagram

A traditiona traditionall quilt quilt pattern patte rn is inter interpreted preted in slightly slight ly nontrad nontraditiona itionall half-square grannies.

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Easy, Fast, Fast, Fun! Design by Lisa Hanna

Duck Feet Feet SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES

Adult: 12 inches long Baby: 5 inches long MATERIALS • Red Heart Super Saver

medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per ball): 1 skein #254 pumpkin 1 oz #311 white • Sizes E/4/3.5mm, H/8/5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hook or sizes needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle GAUGE sz j hk: 6 sc = 2 inches;

What could be more fun than duck feet!

5 sc rows = 2 inches; sz e hk: 9 sc = 2 inches; 8 sc rows = 2 inches


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-2 at beginning of a row does not count as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Row 3: Ch 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, turn. (5 sc) Rows 4 & 5: Rep 5: Rep row 2. Row 6: Ch 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. (7 sc)

Row 16: Ch 16: Ch 1, sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, turn. (14 sc) Row 17: Rep 17: Rep row 2. Row 18: Rep 18: Rep row 6. (16 sc) Row 19: Ch 19: Ch 1, sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each of next 7 sts, turn. (18 sc)

Row 8: Rep 8: Rep row 6. (9 sc)

Rows 20–26: Rep 20–26: Rep row 2. At the end of last rep, do not fasten off .

SOLE

Rows 9 & 10: Rep 10: Rep row 2.

FIRST TOE

Make 2.


Row 1: With 1: With size J hook and 2 strands of pumpkin held tog, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 12 & 13: Rep 13: Rep row 2.

Row 1: Ch 1: Ch 1, sc in each of next 6 sts, turn.


Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, sc dec (see Stitch

Row 7: Rep 7: Rep row 2.

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Scraptastic Market Bag Temple Design by Mary Beth Temple

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZE

13 inches wide x 13 inches tall x 4½ inches deep, excluding Straps MATERIALS • Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co. Peaches & Crème me -

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dium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 2½ oz/122 yds/ 71g; ombre: 2 oz/98 yds/ 57g per ball): 5 balls #92 army tan (MC) 1¼ oz each #3 cream, #10 yellow, #42 tea rose, #46 rose pink, #56 celery, #90 beige, #91 butterscotch, #157 mocha swirls, #180 peppercorn ombre and #199 desert sand (CC) Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 3 pieces 7-count plastic canvas 4 inches-wide x 11½ inches-long Straight pins

GAUGE

4 sc = 1 inch; 8 sc rows = 2 inches


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. When pattern indicates to use contrasting color, attach contrasting color desired.

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Scraps of worsted weight cotton add up to this trendy market bag. SPECIAL STITCH


Front post treble crochet (fptr): Yo (fptr): Yo hook twice, insert hook front to back to front again around vertical post of indicated st, yo, draw up lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times.

Rows 4 & 5: With 5: With any CC, ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At the end of row 5, fasten off.

PANEL A

Make 4. Row 1 (WS): With (WS): With MC, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (15 sc) Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.


Row 6 (RS): With (RS): With MC, sc in first st, [fptr [fptr (see Special Stitch) around next sc 3 rows directly below] 3 times, sc in each of next 7 sc, [fptr around next sc 3 rows directly below] 3 times, sc in last sc, turn. (9 sc, 6 fptr sts) Row 7: With 7: With MC, rep row 3. Rows 8 & 9: Rep 9: Rep rows 4 and 5. Row 10: With 10: With MC, ch 1, sc in

Meett the Designe Mee Designer r each of next 6 sc, [fptr around next sc 3 rows directly below] 3 times, sc in each of next 6 sc, turn. (12 sc, 3 fptr sts) Row 11: With 11: With MC, rep row 3. Rows 12–43: [Rep 12–43: [Rep rows 4–11 consecutively] 4 times. Rows 44–47: [Rep 44–47: [Rep rows 4–7.] Row 48: Rep 48: Rep row 2. Fasten off. PANEL B

Make 4. Row 1 (WS): With (WS): With MC, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (15 sc) Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Row 3: Rep 3: Rep row 2. Rows 4 & 5: With 5: With any CC, ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At the end of row 5, fasten off. Row 6: With 6: With MC, ch 1, sc in each of next 6 sc, [fptr around next sc 3 rows directly below] 3 times, sc in each of next 6 sc, turn. (12 sc, 3 fptr sts) Row 7: With 7: With MC, rep row 3.

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Rows 8 & 9: Rep 9: Rep rows 4 and 5. Row 10 (RS): With (RS): With MC, sc in first st, [fptr around next sc 3 rows directly below] 3 times, sc in each of next 7 sc, [fptr around next sc 3 rows directly below] 3 times, sc in last sc, turn. (9 sc, 6 fptr sts) Row 11: With 11: With MC, rep row 3. Rows 12–43: [Rep 12–43: [Rep rows 4–11 consecutively] 4 times. Rows 44–47: [Rep 44–47: [Rep rows 4–7. Row 48: Rep 48: Rep row 2. Fasten off. PANEL EDGING

BOTTOM

Row 1: With 1: With MC, ch 48, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (47 sc) Rows 2–18: Ch 2–18: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At the end of row 18, fasten off.

3 times, sc in each of next 7 sc] 9 times, turn. Row 6: Rep 6: Rep row 2. Fasten off. ASSEMBLY

Altern Alternatin ating g Pane Panels ls A and and B, whipstitch long edges of Panels tog, ending with sew last Panel to first Panel. (3 Panels each front and back, 1 Panel each side end)

STRAPS

Make 2. Row 1: With 1: With MC, loosely ch 98, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (97 sc)

Row 1: With 1: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in side edge of Panel, ch 1, working across long edge, work 1 sc in side edge of each row. Fasten off. (48 sc)

Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Rep row 1 on each long edge of each Panel A and Panel B.

Row 5: With 5: With MC, ch 1, sc in each of next 7 sc, [(fptr around next sc 3 rows directly below)

Rows 3 & 4: With 4: With any CC, ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At the end of row 4, fasten off.

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D

C

E

Whipstitch

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Wav avyy Circles & Stripes Scrapghan Scrapghan Design by Melissa Bennett

through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo, draw through all 5 lps on hook.

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FINISHED SIZE

50 x 62 inches MATERIALS

• Medium (worsted) weight yarn: Various scrap colors as desired (mostly scraps of Caron Simply Soft) • Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle • Stitch markers Circle = 6 inches in diameter

Rnd 1 (RS): With (RS): With color A, ch 4 (counts as first dc, ch-1), ch-1) , [dc in first ch of ch-4, ch 1] 7 times, join (see Pattern Notes) in Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (8 dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

PATTER PA TTER N NOTES

Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of rounds counts as first double crochet throughout unless otherwise stated. Afghan Afghan size size may vary depending depending on yarn brand of scraps used. SPECIAL STITCHES

Front post single crochet (fpsc): Insert (fpsc): Insert hook front to back to front again around vertical post of indicated st, yo, draw up lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook. 4 double crochet decrease (4dc dec): [Yo, dec): [Yo, insert hook in next sp, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw Crochet World

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Make 66.

GAUGE

22

5 double crochet decrease (5-dc dec): [Yo, dec): [Yo, insert hook in next sp, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo, draw through all 6 lps on hook.

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Rnd 2: Sl 2: Sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), Notes), fpdc (see Stitch Guide) around Guide) around next dc, dc in same dc as fpdc, [dc in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next dc, dc in same dc as fpdc] around, join in 3rd ch of ch-3, turn. (16 dc, 8 fpdc) Rnd 3 (WS): Ch (WS): Ch 1, (working in dc sts that were worked in ch-1 sps), sps), [fpsc [fpsc (see Special Stitches) around dc worked in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk next 2 sts] around, join in first fpsc, turn. Fasten off. (8 ch-3 sps) Rnd 4: Join 4: Join color B with sl st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp, [4 dc in next ch-3 sp] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (32 dc)

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Rnd 5: Ch 5: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, dc in each of next 3 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in each of of next 3 dc] around, join in 3rd ch of ch-3. Fasten off. (40 dc) FIRST CIRCLE JOINING

Join color C with sc in any st, ch 3, sk 1 dc, [sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. REMAINING CIRCLE JOINING

With RS facing, join color C with sc in any st, [ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc] 3 times, with WS of 2 Circles tog, *sc in any ch-3 sp (or marked ch sp) on sp) on previous Circle, ch 1, sk next dc on working Circle, sc in next dc, [ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp on previous Circle, ch 1, sk next dc on working Circle, sc in next dc] 3 times**, on working Circle, [ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc] 6 times, [ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, place stitch marker in ch-3 sp just just made made]] 4 times times (these are the 4 ch-3 ch-3 lps lps that that the the next next Circ Circle le will will be joined to), to), [ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc] twice, ch 3, sk next dc, join join in beg sc. sc. Fasten asten off off. Continue joining Circles in the same manner to the marked ch sps, making 4 strips of 9 Circles and 3 strips of 10 Circles. EDGING

Rnd 1 (RS): Join (RS): Join color desired with sl st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp, 4 dc in each ch-3 sp across to 2 joining sps, *4-dc dec (see Special Stitches) in Stitches) in Continued on page 57

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Waves Waves of color and a nd motifs use leftovers artistically.

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Log Cabin Scrapghan Design by Kathleen Stuart

SKILL LEVEL

PATTERN NOTES

LIGHT SECTION 2

FINISHED SIZE


Row 1: Ch 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc evenly across ends of rows of Section 1, work 11 sc evenly across the end of rows of Center Section, turn. (16 sc)

48 x 60 inches MATERIALS • Medium worsted

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weight yarn: 106 yds each raspberry (A, center color), color), light blue, gold, pink, olive and dark aqua Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 7 oz/364 yds/198g per skein; multis: 5 oz/244 yds/141g): 2 skeins each #365 coffee (C, outer dark color), color), #334 buff (B, outer light color) 3½ oz each #406 medium thyme, #661 frosty green, #886 blue, #512 turqua, #885 delft blue, #995 ocean, #382 country blue, #363 pale green, #364 light mint, #322 pale yellow, #254 pumpkin, #327 light coral and #313 Aran TLC Essentials medium (worsted) weight yarn (solids: 6 oz/312 yds/170g; multi: 4½ oz/ 245 yds/127g per skein): 1 skein #2980 surf & turf multi (D, border) 3½ oz each #2220 butter, #2855 navy, #2915 cranberry, #2254 persimmon and #2958 falling leaves multi Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Yarn needle

GAUGE

12 sts = 3 inches; 10 rows = 3 inches; 5 sc rnds = 1 inch

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Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. To use scraps, a variety of light and dark yarn will be needed. For each square: light yarn sections 1 and 2 need 7½ yards, sections 5 and 6 need 14 ½ yards; dark yarn sections 3 and 4 need 14½ yards and sections 7 and 8 need 16 yards. Center yarn sections need 106 yards total. The outer light and dark sections each use about 21½ yards per square, so you will need about 530 yards of yarn because you always use the same color of yarn for each square and joining square. LOG CABIN SQUARE

Make 20. CENTER

Row 1 (RS): With (RS): With raspberry ras pberry,, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (12 sc)

Rows 2–5: Ch 2–5: Ch 1, [sc in front lp of next st, sc in back lp of next st] across, turn. (16 sts) At the the end end of row 5, change change color color to first dark color and turn work 90 degrees to work along edge of Section 2 and opposite side of foundation ch of Center Section. DARK SECTION 3

Row 1: Ch 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc in ends of rows of Section 2, work 12 sc across opposite side of foundation ch, turn. (17 sc) Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, [sc in back lp of next st, sc in front lp of next st] across, turn. (17 sts) Row 3: Ch 3: Ch 1, [sc in front lp of next st, sc in back lp of next st] across, turn.

Rows 4 & 5: Rep 5: Rep rows 2 and 3. At the th e end en d of row 5, turn work Rows 2–9: Ch 2–9: Ch 1, [sc in front lp 90 degrees to work along edge (see Stitch Guide) of Guide) of next st, sc of Section 3, Center and edge of in back lp (see Stitch Guide) of Guide) of next st] across, turn. At the end of Section 1. row 9, change color (see Stitch DARK SECTION 4 Guide) to Guide) to first light color yarn. Row 1: Ch 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc in ends LIGHT SECTION 1 of rows of Section 3, work 11 sc across end of rows of Center and Rows 10–14: Ch 10–14: Ch 1, [sc in front lp of next st, sc in back lp of next 5 sc evenly across ends of rows of Section 1, turn. (21 sc) st] across, turn. (12 sts) At the the end end of row 14, turn work 90 degrees to work along edge of Light Section 1 and Center Section.


Row 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, [sc in back lp of next st, sc in front lp of next st] across, turn. Continued on page 60

An old-fas old-fashioned hioned quil quiltt pattern patter n makes makes good use of leftover yarns.

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Crochenit Patches Design by Winifred Carnley

SPECIAL STITCH

SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES

Afghan: 42 x 62 inches Square: 10 x 10 inches MATERIALS • Caron One Pound

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medium (worsted) weight yarn (16 oz/ 812 per skein): 3 skeins #501 white Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per skein): 1 skein each #385 royal, #672 spring green, #776 dark orchid, #368 paddy green, #774 light raspberry, #312 black, #319 cherry red Size K/10/6.5mm doubleended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Size G/6/4mm crochet hook Tapestry needle

GAUGE sz K hk: 8 sts = 2 inches; 7 rows = 1 inch


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. It takes approximately 50 yards of colored yarn for 1 square and about 40 yards for Border. If desired, use a regular crochet hook size K to work foundation chain.

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Bind off stitches (bind off sts): Insert sts): Insert hook under 2nd vertical vertical bar bar and and draw draw lp lp through through vertical vertical bar bar and and lp on hook hook [insert hook under next vertical bar and draw lp through vertical bar and lp on hook] across to last vertical bar. SQUARE

Make 24. Row 1: With 1: With size K hook, with white, ch 36, draw up lp in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, leaving all lps on hook, turn work and move sts to other end of hook, do not fasten off white. white. (36 lps on hook) Row 2: With 2: With color, form lp and draw through first lp on hook, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook, do not turn. turn. Row 3: Insert 3: Insert hook under 2nd vertical bar from hook and draw up lp, draw up lp in each vertical vertical bar bar across across leaving leaving all all lps on hook (36 lps on hook), hook) , drop color, do not fasten off . Turn work and move sts to other end of hook. Row 4: Pick 4: Pick up white, yo, draw through first lp on hook, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook, do not turn. turn. Row 5: With 5: With white, insert hook under 2nd vertical bar from hook and draw up lp, draw up lp in each vertical bar across leaving all lps on hook. Turn work


and move sts to other end of hook. Row 6: Pick 6: Pick up color, draw through first lp on hook, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook, do not turn. turn. Rows 7–66: [Rep 7–66: [Rep rows 3–6 consecutively] 15 times. Rows 67 & 68: Rep 68: Rep rows 3 and 4. At the end of row 68 you will have 17 ridges. Fasten off color and continue with white yarn. EDGING

Rnd 1: With 1: With size G hook, bind off sts (see Special Stitch) across, sl st in corner, ch 1, 2 sc in corner, work 35 sc down side edge of Square, [3 sc in corner, work 35 sc across next edge] around, ending with 1 sc in same st as beg 2 sc, join sc, join (see Pattern Pattern Notes) Notes) in in beg sc. Rnd 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each center corner sc, ending with 1 sc in same st as beg 2-sc, join in beg sc. Leaving 30–36-inch length for sewing, fasten off. ASSEMBLY

With RS of Squares tog, working through both lps of each, sew Squares tog in 6 rows of 4 across. BORDER

Rnd 1: With 1: With size G hook, join Continued on page 64

Using scraps or new yarn, yarn, this this pattern’ pattern’ss a winner!

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Bicoloredd Crochenit Patches Bicolore Patches Design by Winifred Carnley

SKILL LEVEL

SQUARE FINISHED SIZES

Afghan: 32 x 42 inches Square: 9½ x 9½ inches MATERIALS • Caron One Pound

medium (worsted) weight yarn (16 oz/ 812 yds/454g per skein): 1 skein each #501 white and #562 claret • Size K/10/6.5mm doubleended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Size G/6/4mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle GAUGE sz K hk: 8 sts = 2 inches;

7 rows = 1 inch


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. If desired, roll ball of yarn from each skein the size of softball or work from opposite end of skein when needed. SPECIAL STITCH

Bind off stitches (bind off sts): Insert sts): Insert hook under 2nd vertical vertical bar bar and and draw draw lp through through vertical vertical bar bar and and lp on hook hook [insert hook under next vertical bar and draw lp through vertical bar and lp on hook] across to last vertical bar.

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EDGING

Make 6 each white and claret.

Rnd 1: With 1: With size G hook, bind off sts (see Special Stitch) across, sl st in corner, ch 1, 2 Row 1: With 1: With size K hook, ch 36, sc in corner, work 35 sc down draw up lp in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, leaving all side edge of Square, [3 sc in lps on hook, turn work and move corner, work 35 sc across next edge] around, ending with 1 sc sts to other end of hook, do not in same st as beg 2 sc, join sc, join (see fasten off . (36 lps on hook) Pattern Pattern Notes) Notes) in beg sc. Row 2: With 2: With same color from 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc, sc opposite end of skein or 2nd ball, Rnd 2: Ch in each sc around, working 3 sc form lp and draw through first in each center corner sc, ending lp on hook, [yo, draw through with 1 sc in same st as beg 2 sc, 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp join in beg beg sc. sc. Fasten Fasten off. off. rem on hook, do not turn. turn. Row 3: Insert 3: Insert hook under 2nd vertical bar from hook and draw up lp, draw up lp in each vertical vertical bar bar across across,, leavi leaving ng all all hook) , lps on hook (36 lps on hook), drop yarn, do not fasten off . Turn work and move sts to other end of hook. Row 4: Pick 4: Pick up yarn from row 3, yo, draw through first lp on hook, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook, do not turn. turn. Row 5: Rep 5: Rep row 3. Row 6: Draw 6: Draw through first lp on hook, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook, do not turn. turn. Rows 7–66: [Rep 7–66: [Rep rows 3–6 consecutively] 15 times. Rows 67 & 68: Rep 68: Rep rows 3 and 4. At the end of row 68 you will have 17 ridges. Fasten off dropped yarn and continue with yarn on hook.


ASSEMBLY

With RS of Squares tog and alternating colors, working through back lps (see Stitch Guide) of Guide) of sc on both Squares, sew 4 rows of 3 Squares across. BORDER

Rnd 1: With 1: With size G hook, join white with sl st in any corner, ch 1, 2 sc in same st as beg ch-1, sc evenly around entire afghan working an odd number of sts between corners (117 sc on short side and 157 on long side) and side) and work 3 sc in each corner, ending with 1 sc in same st as beg 2 sc, join in first first sc. sc. Rnd 2: Ch 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner, join in beg sc. Rnd 3: Rep 3: Rep rnd 2. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Join 4: Join claret with sc in any center corner sc, ch 1, sk 1 Continued on page 55

Crochenit patches make an easy traditional afghan.

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Granny’s Cool Spools Design by Jill Hanratty

SKILL LEVEL

2nd color and draw through loop to join, chain 1 with 2nd color (counts as chain-3 space). space) .

FINISHED SIZE

45 x 59 inches MATERIALS • Red Heart Eco-Ways

medium (worsted) weight yarn (4 oz/ 186 yds/113g per skein): 7 skeins #3313 oyster 3 skeins #3360 mushroom 1 skein each for CC #3533 (A), #3522 fern misty violet (A), (B), (B), #3374 rose dust (C), (C), (D), #3275 #3114 chamois (D), (E) and #3518 cinnabar (E) and peacock (F) • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge • Yarn needle GAUGE

Motif rnds 1–3 = 4 inches square; completed motif = 7 inches square

Conceal carried yarn with first double crochet after each color change in round 5. Using yarn just just chan changed ged to: Yarn over over, insert insert hook in chain-3 space indicated, yarn over, draw up loop, turn Motif to insert hook under carried yarn, yarn over, draw through 3 loops, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, turn Motif to continue in pattern, drop first color. Fasten off dropped colors in round 5 only, as indicated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet and chain 1. Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double crochet.


For round 1 of Edging, chain-3 spaces of Motifs that have been sewn together count as chain-1 spaces.

Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCH


Each Motif requires 9½ yards for first 3 rounds and 7 yards for spool ends (3 ½ yards per spool end). Use a separate balls (or lengths) of both oyster and mushroom for each rounds 4 and 5. In rounds 4 and 5 color changes are made at corners: chain 1 with first color, yarn over with 30

Dropped colors in round 4 should be carried for use in round 5 only.

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Picot: (Sc, Picot: (Sc, ch 3, sc) in indicated st. MOTIF

Make 8 of each contrasting color A–F. Rnd 1 (RS): With (RS): With CC, ch 4 (see Patt Pattern ern Notes Notes)), [2 dc, (ch 3, 3 dc) 3 times] in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, hdc in top of beg ch-4. (12 dc)


Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes) Notes),, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc) Rnd 3 (RS): Ch (RS): Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, hdc in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. (36 dc) Rnd 4 (RS): Join (see Pattern Notes) Notes),, oyster in any ch-3 sp, s p, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across to next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1**, join mushroom (drop oyster, do not fasten off—see Pattern Notes) Notes),, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp, rep from * to **, join oyster (do not fasten off mushroom), mushroom) , ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp, rep from * to **, hdc in top of beg ch-3, turn. (48 dc) Rnd 5 (WS): With (WS): With mushroom, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across to next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1**, join oyster (fasten off mushroom), room), ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp, rep from * to **, join mushroom (fasten off oyster), oyster) , ch 1, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, hdc in top of beg ch-3, turn. (60 dc) Rnd 6 (RS): With (RS): With oyster oys ter,, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] across to Continued on page 57

Scraps of color determine what color spools Granny uses!

You’ll be floored floo red by how easy it is to turn rags into this country charmer!

Rag Rug Design by Wanda Jean Mayhall




25 x 35½ inches MATERIALS • 3 or 4 bed sheets (depending

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on size) Size Q/16mm crochet crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Size H/8/5mm crochet hook Scissors Ruler 5 stitch markers

GAUGE sz Q hk: 6 sc = 4 inches;

6 sc rnds = 4 inches

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Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated. Use contrasting color stitch marker to mark rounds and remaining 4 corner stitch markers for marking corner increase points of Rug. If using new material, launder before using to ensure color will not run and material will not shrink.

from hook, sc in each of next 17 chs, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 17 chs, do not join, join, place CC stitch marker. (40 sc) Rnd 2: W 2: Working orking in i n back lps (see Stitc Stitch h Gui Guide) de),, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 17 sc] twice. (44 sc) Note: Work in back lps throughout rem of Rug.

Rug as shown has knots and loose ends showing on right side of rug. If a more finished piece is desired, use care to keep knots and remaining 2-inch lengths on wrong side of Rug.

Rnd 3: [2 3: [2 sc in next sc, place corner stitch marker, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, place corner stitch marker, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 17 sc] twice. (52 sc)

CLOTH PREPARA PRE PARATION TION

Rnd 4: Sc 4: Sc in next sc, s c, *2 sc in next sc, place corner stitch marker, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, place corner stitch marker, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each sc around to 1 sc before next corner stitch marker, rep from * around. (60 sc)

Measure and cut cloth into 2-inch widths, clip edge with scissors and then tear cloth into strips. Leaving Leaving 2-inch strips of cloth, knot strips tog. RUG

Rnd 1: Ch 1: Ch 20, 3 sc in 2nd ch



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13½ inches square MATERIALS • J. & P. Coats Royale Royale Classic Crochet Crochet

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size 10 crochet cotton (white: 400 yds per ball; solids: 350 yds per ball; shades: 300 yds per ball): 1 ball each #201 white, #26 shaded purples, #422 golden yellow and #449 forest Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 27 safety pins Heavy spray starch Straight pins Pinning board

GAUGE

10 tr = 1 inch in weaving strip; 3 x 3 weaves with �⁄�-inch gap between = 1¾ inches square; pansy before edging = 2 x 2 inches


Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of a round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. When weaving the treble crochet chains, use care not to twist. Use safety pins to hold ends in place until ends are crocheted together. 34

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Perfect pansies surround a basket-weave center.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Shell: (3 Shell: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in indicated st or sp. Double treble crochet (dtr): Yo Yo hook hook 3 times times,, inser insertt hook hook in st, yo, draw up lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] 4 times. BASKET WEAVE

Row 1: For 1: For base ch, with white, ch 207, dc in 8th ch from hook (this will leave lp at end of starting ch), ch), *ch 92, tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch to last ch of starting 92 chs, sk 3 ch sts of base ch, dc in next base ch**, ch 2, sk next 2 base chs, dc in next base ch, rep from * until there are 14 tr rows ch rows completed, ending last rep at **, sk 5 chs of base ch, dc in next base ch (corner made), made), rep from * until another 14 tr rows are completed, sk last 2 chs, dc in next ch, draw up lp, remove hook leaving lp to be picked up later. There should be 14 tr ch weaving rows on 2 sides of the base ch center section. Weave tr ch rows over and under in basket-weave style, pinning each row top at the end to


hold in place until crocheted off in next step. Row 2: Take 2: Take care not to twist, pick up dropped lp and *sc in first ch of beg ch-5 of first tr ch row (the 5 chs at the end of the row where the tr ch started on each each loose loose end) end),, ch 3, sc in last beg ch-5 on end of same tr ch row, ch 2, rep from * across ends of tr ch rows to last ch on side, do not ch-2, sc in next tr ch row end around next side of center, continue to rep from * across. After last sc in tr ch, sl st to lp at end of beg ch lp that started base. Row 3: Sl 3: Sl st in next 2 chs of lp, ch 3, dc in first sc at tr ch end row (corner made), made), *ch 3, dc in next sc of tr ch row on previous row, [ch 2, dc in end of tr ch row, ch 3, dc in end of sc on same tr ch], rep to corner, on corner, ch 5, tr in sc on next tr ch row, rep from * across side, at end, ch 2, join with sl st to to very very beg beg ch st (should be 2 ch rem from beg ch, if not ch-2 and dc to make corner). corner). Fasten off. Rnd 4: Now 4: Now working in rnds, Continued on page 61

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